1787, the capital of Sierra Leone was found by freed slaves and British opponents of the slave trade.
1808, Freetown officially becomes a "crown colony" ruled by a government appointed by the British
In 1930 the first diamond was fond. This started a period of intense diamond mining and wealth to the area.
5 years later in 1935 Sierra Leone made a deal with De Beers to have the right to mine diamonds for 99 years. However, illegal moining and smuggling took off.
On April 27th, 1961 sierra Leone became independent.
The widely popular prime minister of sierra Leone, Milton Margai, died on April 28th 1964.
civil war erupted in march of 1991
April 1992 was when the hunt for "blood diamonds" began.
in 2002 the civil war ended
in march of 2006 Charles Taylor was arrested and charged with 11 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity
on the 1st of June the peace corps returns after leaving in 1994
Democracy is slowly being reestablished after the civil war from 1991 to 2002 that resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and the displacement of more than 2 million people (about a third of the population).
Sierra Leone Today
On the 17th of november of last year sierra leone held their third presedential election. Ernest Bai Koroma was re-elected. this is his fourth time in office.
The 59-year-old president was first elected in 2007 on a ticket of change, and says he has visibly improved the country's quality of life. His supporters point to newly paved roads and a government health care programme that has provided free medical treatment although there are serious concerns about its sustainability.
Finally started to turn things around for goor. there wasnt a war anymore so the people of sierra leone had time to focus on making their country a better place to live.
Is the Government sturdy? Although Sierra Leone has a good amount of resources; such as diamonds, they don't have a very strong economy. For British to control Sierra Leone for hundreds of years and suddenly leave them with nothing, extremely saddened the country. Sierra Leone became more and more weak with time, even today they still have an unsubstantial government.
Kroo bay is a small community in Sierra Leone, used to be a fishing settlement prior to the wars. Now this is where people dump their trash.
More than 5,000 peolple including orphaned children live here.
Over 40% of Sierra Leone's population of six million consists of children between the ages of 0-14 years.
Kroo bay's life expectancy is even lower than Sierra Leone's national age of 45
The country has had many wars, which have left lots of people homeless.
With almost 70% of its population without jobs, Sierra Leone is now considered one of the poorest countries in the world.
A charity called "Save a child" helps this village as much as they can
1. Clean garbage, sandbag the banks to prevent flooding 2. Employ the locals and provide them small salaries and food 3. Started a kids club for children to enjoy themselves
Organizations Fight to Heal Sierra Leone
By: Aron Watson Many organizations around the world fight to heal Post-war Sierra Leone. They wish to see an increase in food, supplies, healthcare, and a better future for the country itself. Though Sierra Leone is known for its rich abundance in diamonds and minerals, it is also known for its lack of food and clean water.
One successful organization that devotes their time and energy to healing a damaged Sierra Leone is the Bread and Water for Africa Organization.
The Bread and water organization strives to promote self-sufficiency in Africa by providing food, healthcare, and education.
They began as a project of Christian Relief Services in 1986.
December 30, 1997 Bread and Water became an internationally known, non-government organization.
The Virginia based company is still affiliated with the Christian Relief Services and uses their relationship as a way to preserve funds and spend money in Africa.
They have provided more than 5 million dollars in healthcare.
Major accomplishments/operations in 2011:
The Lewa Childrens Home in Eldoret, Kenya. ( Houses 93 children and heps 197 others)
Water pipeline servicing over 30,000 residentsin Uganda.
Seven primary, and four secondary schools in Kenya, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, Zambia, Ethiopia and Zimbabwe.
Computer training centers created in Addis Ababa and Afar, Ethopia.
Banana plantation in Zambia as a way to generate income.
Shipped 785,000 de-worming tabletsto Sierra Leone to combat intestinal parasites.
Phyllis Keino
International Spokesperson for Bread and Water
Awarded on October 25, 2010 by The International Alliance for Women (TIAW).
Awarded for her 10 years of workand operating The Lewa children's orphanage.
Another organization that fights to help and better Africa is Action Against Hunger. They are a nonprofit group that benefits African by providing clean food and water for everyone.
A top rated organization, with expertise from 30+ years of successful business.
Founded in 1979 by a group of french doctors, including Nobel Peace Prize winner Alfred Kastler.
Their work efforts impact 40+ countriesand AAH provides for more than 6 million people each year.
Action Against Hunger promises food to children suffering from extreme malnutrition. Saying that a small donation of $50 can provide a child with food and medical treatment that could save their life.
Funded $34 million dollarsto African relief projects in 2011.
AAH has also had many campaigns to help collect donations (Athletes against hunger, and Race against hunger)
Nan Dale: Chief Executive Officer
Headshot of Nan Dale, Chief Executive Officer, Action Against Hunger | ACF-USA
Nan Dale, along with a large board of humanitarian executives, run and manage Action Against Hunger.
Joined in 2007
Previously worked in juvenile justice, child welfare for 22 years.
Sierra Leones History
- 1787, the capital of Sierra Leone was found by freed slaves and British opponents of the slave trade.
- 1808, Freetown officially becomes a "crown colony" ruled by a government appointed by the British
- In 1930 the first diamond was fond. This started a period of intense diamond mining and wealth to the area.
- 5 years later in 1935 Sierra Leone made a deal with De Beers to have the right to mine diamonds for 99 years. However, illegal moining and smuggling took off.
- On April 27th, 1961 sierra Leone became independent.
- The widely popular prime minister of sierra Leone, Milton Margai, died on April 28th 1964.
- civil war erupted in march of 1991
- April 1992 was when the hunt for "blood diamonds" began.
- in 2002 the civil war ended
- in march of 2006 Charles Taylor was arrested and charged with 11 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity
- on the 1st of June the peace corps returns after leaving in 1994
The Forgotten War: The Sierra Leone Civil WarSierra Leone Timeline
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kEL_LRBSqk&NR=1&feature=endscreen (9:00-17:00)
Sierra Leone Today -
slightly smaller than South Carolina
- Democracy is slowly being reestablished after the civil war from 1991 to 2002 that resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and the displacement of more than 2 million people (about a third of the population).
Sierra Leone TodayDaishona Jones
Sierra leone national anthem
Is the Government sturdy?
Although Sierra Leone has a good amount of resources; such as diamonds, they don't have a very strong economy. For British to control Sierra Leone for hundreds of years and suddenly leave them with nothing, extremely saddened the country. Sierra Leone became more and more weak with time, even today they still have an unsubstantial government.
Kroo bay is a small community in Sierra Leone, used to be a fishing settlement prior to the wars. Now this is where people dump their trash.
- More than 5,000 peolple including orphaned children live here.
- Over 40% of Sierra Leone's population of six million consists of children between the ages of 0-14 years.
- Kroo bay's life expectancy is even lower than Sierra Leone's national age of 45
- The country has had many wars, which have left lots of people homeless.
- With almost 70% of its population without jobs, Sierra Leone is now considered one of the poorest countries in the world.
- A charity called "Save a child" helps this village as much as they can
1. Clean garbage, sandbag the banks to prevent flooding2. Employ the locals and provide them small salaries and food
3. Started a kids club for children to enjoy themselves
Organizations Fight to Heal Sierra Leone
By: Aron WatsonMany organizations around the world fight to heal Post-war Sierra Leone. They wish to see an increase in food, supplies, healthcare, and a better future for the country itself. Though Sierra Leone is known for its rich abundance in diamonds and minerals, it is also known for its lack of food and clean water.
Major accomplishments/operations in 2011:
Phyllis KeinoVideo Link: http://youtu.be/bR52J-Bv2Hg
Nan Dale: Chief Executive Officer
Nan Dale, along with a large board of humanitarian executives, run and manage Action Against Hunger.
Annotated Bibliography
http://www.africaw.com/major-problems-facing-sierra-leone-today
http://library.thinkquest.org/J002335/SierraLeone/sierraleone.html
http://www.uniosil.org/sierra-leone-diamonds.html
http://www.african-relief.org/
http://www.actionagainsthunger.org/
http://www.nbcnews.com/id/38831317/ns/world_news-africa/t/sierra-leone-peace-corps/#.USP7uR0Uvd8
NBC news is a credited source because of their extensive history on covering international affairs. this makes them a reliable source when it comes to research about sierra Leone. NBC has covered everything from Europe to Asia to Africa, all over the globe. including the united states.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/sl.html
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/nov/24/sierra-leone-ernest-bai-koroma-president